Global alert: 1.2B face severe poverty
The United Nations Development Programme report indicated that the Multidimensional Poverty Index recorded its first increase since its launch in 2010, reaching approximately 1.2 billion people suffering from deprivations in basic living needs worldwide—an increase of 51.5 million people compared to the previous year. Multidimensional poverty encompasses various forms of deprivation, such as lack of adequate housing, sanitation services, electricity, and education. It primarily affects children and individuals living in rural areas, especially in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Despite these challenges, the report highlighted that 33 countries have succeeded in halving their poverty rates over the past 15 years, noting that population growth contributes to the overall rise in the number of poor. The report emphasizes that eradicating poverty requires coordinated policies and international cooperation to achieve tangible results.
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